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Robert Marion Williamson,  Jr.

"Brother Bobby"

Date of birth: 04 Jan 1953
Date of death: 30 Oct 2020


Burial Information

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Cemetery: Odd Fellows Cemetery
Plot: 247A-06
Status: Occupied


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Birth: 04 Jan 1953 - Memphis, Shelby Co., TN
Death: 30 Oct 2020 - Jackson, Hinds Co., MS

Obituary

Robert Marion Williamson, Jr. Robert Marion Williamson, Jr., affectionately known as Brother Bobby, received his crown of righteousness (2 Timothy 4:8) on October 30, 2020. He was a loving father to Johnson, Wes, Blair, Carley Beth, Temple, and Lydia. He was an adoring grandfather to Charlie Jo, Millie Jane, Layla, Max, Evers, and soon-to-arrive Jett.

He is also survived by Lori Williamson, Emily East, and siblings Susan and Phil Williamson. Bobby was born January 4, 1953 in Memphis to Marion and Janie Williamson. He lived most of his life in Mississippi, most tenured in Lexington, Brandon, and Indianola. He graduated from Mississippi State University and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.

Although Bobby enjoyed sports and music, his true passion was helping people. He spent time helping his children succeed, counseling those in troubled times, helping addicts recover, providing livelihood for the homeless, preaching 1,500+ sermons, mentoring new ministers, and doing missions around the world. He was a pastor most of his adult life, but he stayed busy as a headmaster of two schools, and was chairman of several boards such as the IMB and William Carey College. He held positions in the radio industry from disc jockey to owner. His bright smile, booming voice, and “never-met-a-stranger” personality will live fondly in the memories of many.

A private service will be held for Bobby’s family and members of Shaw Baptist Church at 10:00 am on Wednesday, November 4 in the church sanctuary. A graveside Celebration of Life will be held at Odd Fellows Cemetery in Lexington, MS at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, November 4. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Forgotten Children’s Ministry (https://fcmhonduras.org/donate/).

The Holmes County Herald - Page 2
Lexington, MS
November 5, 2020

Family Relations of Robert Marion Williamson, Jr.

Parents:
Robert Marion Williamson, Sr.
Janie Ruth Mayo Williamson

Siblings:

Robert Marion Williamson, Jr.
Eva Susan Williamson
Phillip David Williamson

Spouse:

Rhonda Dobbs Williamson
Lori Smith Williamson

Children:

Robert Johnson Williamson
Wes Williamson
Blair Williamson
Carley Beth Williamson
Temple Williamson
Lydia Williamson

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